PSYC 512 - Models of Integrative Therapy

(3 hours) This course will examine the history of religion and psychotherapy and current theories regarding the importance of spirituality to the life of psychotherapy clients. Five models of Christian integration will be explored including the levels of explanation view, the integration view, the Christian psychology view, the transformational psychology view, and the biblical counseling view. This course will also explore how one’s theological and philosophical commitments impact integrative effort. Concepts such as epistemology, biblical anthropology, imago dei, salvation history, sin, death, and Satan, and the nature of salvation will all be explored, with a focus on how personal commitments on these issues impact one’s perspective on the relationship between psychology and Christianity.